| Summary: | Introduction: The importance of feedback from medical students to improve the quality of teaching methods and their effectiveness has been extensively studied. However, there remains a need for further exploration of the feedback of medical students during their ENT clinical rotation. Therefore, this study aims to examine the feedback of Phase II medical students during their ENT clinical rotation in a tertiary care teaching hospital. In this study, we investigated the medical students' perceptions regarding the quality of the ENT clinical rotation program, including the methods of teaching, clinical exposure, and support provided by clinical supervisors. Methodology: This Descriptive Qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 phase II medical students using a Semi-structured Questionnaire. Results: Our findings suggest that although most of the students (~90%) were satisfied with the level of skill and clinical training provided during the rotation, 92% identified a gap between the clinical rotation and theory. This discrepancy can be addressed by adding a few hours of ENT theory sessions to the Phase II curriculum, which can run simultaneously with the clinical rotation. The students also felt that attending clinical sessions regularly increases their confidence. When asked for ideas to improve their participation, most of the responses were to increase the exposure of students to cases and increase OR visits and clinical discussions. Conclusion: This cross-sectional survey helped us understand the mindset of the students attending the clinical rotation and thereby wishes to change our approach, making sure every student who attends the ENT clinical rotation postings is heard and attended to.
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